The MSP Initiative is using a participatory governance framework to develop the marine spatial plan. The governance structure is described here, and the process for taking decisions includes input from all stakeholders.
MSP Executive Committee (EC)
The MSP Executive Committee takes high level decisions based on information provided from the MSP Steering Committee, Technical Working Groups and public workshops. The EC is a Ministerial and CEO level group responsible for completing the MSP in relation to the terms of the Seychelles debt swap, providing recommendations to the Minister and Cabinet.
CO-CHAIRS:
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE)
Minister, Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy
FACILITATOR: MSP Process and Science Lead (Seychelles MSP Initiative Core Team)
SECRETARY: MSP Project Manager (Seychelles MSP Initiative Core Team)
MEMBERS:
Ministers
Ambassador & Secretary of State, Department of Foreign Affairs
Director General, Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration
CEO, Island Development Corporation (IDC)
CEO, PetroSeychelles
CEO, Seychelles National Parks Authority (SNPA)
CEO, Seychelles Ports Authority
Principle Secretary, Blue Economy (MFBE)
Principle Secretary, Energy and Climate Change (MACCE)
Principle Secretary, Environment (MACCE)
Principle Secretary, Fisheries (MFBE)
Prinicple Secretary, Habitat (Ministry for Habitat, Infrastructure and Transport)
Principle Secretary, Tourism (Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine)
Deputy CEO, Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Observer: Commonwealth Senior Advisor Blue Economy Department
MSP Steering Committee (SC)
The MSP Steering Committee reviews and provides technical input and sectoral advice to the MSP Initiative planning outputs. The SC provides recommendations to the MSP Executive Committee. The SC members represent each sector in Seychelles and includes representatives from the MSP Technical Working Groups (TWG).
CO-CHAIR: Principle Secretary, Environment (MACCE)
CO-CHAIR: Principle Secretary, Energy and Climate Change (MACCE)
FACILITATOR: MSP Process and Science Lead (Seychelles MSP Initiative Core Team)
SECRETARY: MSP Project Manager (Seychelles MSP Initiative Core Team)
MEMBERS:
Ministry for Fisheries and Blue Economy
Ministry for Finance, Trade and Economic Planning
Ministry for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine
Seychelles National Park Authority (SNPA)
Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA)
Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration (SMSA)
Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG)
Island Development Corporation (IDC)
Industrial tuna fisheries (rep: Hunt, Deltel & Co. Ltd.)
MSP Technical Working Group (TWG) Chairs (see below)
OBSERVERS:
GOS-UNDP-GEF Outer Islands Project Manager
GOS-UNDP-GEF Protected Area Finance Project
SEYCCAT
SWIOFish3
UNDP-GEF-PCU Seychelles
MSP Technical Working Groups (TWG)
The MSP Technical Working Groups represent ecological, marine activities, finance, and civil society In Phase 2, there are seven Technical Working Groups. The TWGs are responsible for providing detailed technical and sectoral information to develop planning tools and draft outputs, as well as local knowledge and topic expertise. Each TWG Chair sits on the MSP Steering Committee and provides the recommendations from the sector(s).
FACILITATOR: MSP Process and Science Lead (Seychelles MSP Initiative Core Team)
SECRETARY: MSP Project Manager (Seychelles MSP Initiative Core Team)
ENERGY
FINANCE
FISHERIES
MARINE ECOLOGY
MARITIME SECURITY
TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY
TOURISM
Note: Membership list is being updated with new nominations
ENERGY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
PetroSeychelles
Seychelles Energy Commission
Seychelles Heritage Foundation
FINANCE
SeyCCAT
University of Seychelles
FISHERIES TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
Association of Shark Fishing
Bel Ombre Fishing Association
Praslin Fisherman’s Association (PFA)
Fishing Boat Owners Association – Mahe FBOA
Fishing Boat Owners Association – Praslin FBOA
Industrial Fishing [1]
La Digue Fishing Association (LDFA)
Roche Caiman Fishing Association
Save Our Seas Foundation (SOS)
Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA)
Seychelles Sport Fishing Club (SSFC)
MARINE ECOLOGY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
CHAIR: Marine Conservation Society Seychelles (MCSS) *
VICE-CHAIR: Global Vision International*
Association of Shark Fishing
Green Islands Foundation
Island Conservation Society
Nature Seychelles
Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA)
Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration (SMSA)
Turtle Action Group SeychellesWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF)
MARITIME SECURITY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
National Information Sharing Coordination Centre (NISCC)
Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC)
Seychelles Coast Guard
TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
CHAIR:
VICE-CHAIR:
Seychelles Island Foundation (SIF)
Seychelles National Park Authority (SNPA)
Sustainability for Seychelles
Terrestrial Restoration Action Society of Seychelles
DG Wildlife, Enforcement & Permits (MEECC)
TOURISM TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
Ministry of Tourism and Culture
Seychelles Hire Craft Association
Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHTA)
Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL)
Seychelles Tourism Board
* Steering Commitee members
[1] Industrial Tuna Fishing (ITF) is represented on steering committee by a member nominated by the ITF sector. Vessel owner representatives are consulted in country, email, and via video conference.
Last updated: 7 April 2021